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Mona Singh Recalls 50 Auditions for 'Jassi' as She Teases First Villain Turn in 'Happy Patel'

Her KBC appearance linked that early grind to a first-ever villain role set to reach theatres on January 16, 2026.

Overview

  • On Kaun Banega Crorepati, Mona Singh said she took a daily bus from Pune to Mumbai, getting down at Dadar to audition at Famous Studios.
  • She recounted clearing multiple rounds with repeated callbacks from producers Deeya and Tony before being told she was finalised, totaling about 50 auditions.
  • Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin marked a decisive career breakthrough and is widely credited with changing how female leads were portrayed on Indian television.
  • Singh is now promoting Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, revealing her first on-screen villain role with a heavily tattooed look.
  • The film is directed by Vir Das under Aamir Khan Productions with a theatrical release slated for January 16, 2026, and the KBC episode also featured Mithila Palkar and Sharib Hashmi with host Amitabh Bachchan.